Kern and Penn State host No. 13 Illinois
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Kern and Penn State host No. 13 Illinois

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State Nittany Lions at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -9.5; over/under is 163.5 BOTTOM LINE: Penn State takes on No. Penn State averages 7.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.2 more made shots on average than the 6.1 per game Illinois allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 8-2, averaging 87.2 points, 41.2 rebounds, 15.0 assists, 5.2 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Nittany Lions: 7-3, averaging 81.1 points, 31.9 rebounds, 17.3 assists, 7.7 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field.

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Penn State faces Notre Dame with trip to the national title game on the line
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Penn State faces Notre Dame with trip to the national title game on the line

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3 Notre Dame vs. No. 5 Penn State, Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Notre Dame by 1 1/2. The winning coach, either Penn State’s James Franklin or Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, will have the chance to become the first Black coach to win a national title at college football’s highest level. Facts & figures Leonard has 34 …

Illinois State visits Evansville after Comer’s 24-point game
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Illinois State visits Evansville after Comer’s 24-point game

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Illinois State Redbirds at Evansville Purple Aces Evansville, Indiana; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Redbirds -5.5; over/under is 134 BOTTOM LINE: Evansville hosts Illinois State after Tayshawn Comer scored 24 points in Evansville’s 66-62 loss to the Indiana State Sycamores. Evansville scores 64.9 …

Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt
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Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt

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AUSTIN, Texas — The expanded College Football Playoff has a decidedly old-school feel: Smothering defenses have carried the last four teams still in the hunt for the national championship. Ohio State, Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame all rank among the top eight defenses nationally this season. 6 Penn State feature run-stuffing defenses that shut down Georgia and Boise State’s …

Ballo scores 25 points, grabs 13 boards as Indiana holds off Penn State 77-71 at The Palestra
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Ballo scores 25 points, grabs 13 boards as Indiana holds off Penn State 77-71 at The Palestra

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! PHILADELPHIA — Oumar Ballo scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Indiana held off a late rally to beat Penn State 77-71 in a game played at The Palestra in Philadelphia on Sunday. The game was the fifth Big Ten Conference contest Penn State …

Penn State takes simple approach during ride into CFP semifinals
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Penn State takes simple approach during ride into CFP semifinals

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Football coaches, perhaps more than in other sports, are huge proponents of structure, routine, consistent messaging. “I wouldn’t say it’s overly unique, but I’m a big believer in being present,” Franklin said Tuesday nigh after Penn State’s Fiesta Bowl victory. “You can see the potential of where we’re at, when we play in all three phases the …

Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener
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Penn State rolls past SMU in CFP opener

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Penn State linebacker Dominic DeLuca points to to fans as he celebrates an interception return for a touchdown against SMU on Saturday in a College Football Playoff first-round game. Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory on Saturday in the opening round of the College Football Playoff. …

Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit to beat Nebraska in NCAA volleyball, faces Louisville in Final
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Penn State rallies from 2-set deficit to beat Nebraska in NCAA volleyball, faces Louisville in Final

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal deficit for a five-set victory over Nebraska early Friday to reach the NCAA championship. The Nittany Lions had to get off the mat for their 11th consecutive win after dropping the first two sets 25-23 and 25-18 in their first …

SMU looks to prove it belongs while Penn State eyes a breakthrough in the opening round of the CFP
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SMU looks to prove it belongs while Penn State eyes a breakthrough in the opening round of the CFP

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12 SMU at No. The expanded CFP provides Penn State and coach James Franklin with an opportunity to shed its label as a program that’s frequently good but rarely great. Key matchup Penn State’s dynamic duo of junior running backs Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton goes against SMU’s stout rushing defense. Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-20s, though …

Indiana Hoosiers play the Nebraska Cornhuskers, look for 5th straight win
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Indiana Hoosiers play the Nebraska Cornhuskers, look for 5th straight win

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Indiana Hoosiers at Nebraska Cornhuskers Lincoln, Nebraska; Friday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Indiana will try to continue its four-game win streak with a victory over Nebraska. Indiana is ninth in the Big Ten scoring 80.4 points per game and is shooting 50.9%. Nebraska’s average …

Citron leads No. 8 Notre Dame against No. 2 UConn after 25-point game
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Citron leads No. 8 Notre Dame against No. 2 UConn after 25-point game

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! UConn Huskies at Notre Dame Fighting Irish South Bend, Indiana; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -2.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Notre Dame scores 85.8 points, 36.3 more per game than the 49.5 UConn gives up. UConn averages 8.5 made 3-pointers …

Penn State visits Efosa-Aguebor and Providence
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Penn State visits Efosa-Aguebor and Providence

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State Lady Lions at Providence Friars Providence, Rhode Island; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence takes on Penn State after Grace Efosa-Aguebor scored 27 points in Providence’s 87-81 victory against the Brown Bears. Providence scores 60.9 points per game, 3.0 fewer points than …

No. 20 Wisconsin visits Illinois after Jakucionis’ 20-point performance
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No. 20 Wisconsin visits Illinois after Jakucionis’ 20-point performance

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -6.5; over/under is 154.5 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois hosts No. Illinois averages 11.5 made 3-pointers per game, 4.3 more made shots than the 7.2 per game Wisconsin allows. Wisconsin …

No. 11 Wisconsin visits No. 19 Illinois after Jakucionis’ 20-point performance
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No. 11 Wisconsin visits No. 19 Illinois after Jakucionis’ 20-point performance

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Wisconsin Badgers at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Wisconsin after Kasparas Jakucionis scored 20 points in Illinois’ 70-66 overtime loss to the Northwestern Wildcats. Illinois leads college basketball with 32.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Tomislav …

Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions
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Harper, Rutgers Scarlet Knights square off against the Penn State Nittany Lions

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State Nittany Lions at Rutgers Scarlet Knights Piscataway, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Big Ten foes Rutgers and Penn State square off on Tuesday. Rutgers’ average of 6.6 made 3-pointers per game is 1.1 fewer made shots on average than the …

Penn State coach James Franklin looks to fill the empty trophy case in Happy Valley
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Penn State coach James Franklin looks to fill the empty trophy case in Happy Valley

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INDIANAPOLIS — The empty trophy case that stares back at the players in the Penn State team meeting room says as much about the program as it does about its coach. Franklin is the quintessential coach who treats players like family, does his best to hold them accountable on and off the field and does things “the right way.” That’s …

Indiana visits Oden and Penn State
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Indiana visits Oden and Penn State

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Lady Lions University Park, Pennsylvania; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Penn State hosts Indiana after Jayla Oden scored 24 points in Penn State’s 72-67 loss to the St. John’s Red Storm. Penn State ranks ninth in the Big Ten …

No. 3 Penn State gets a shot at No. 1 Oregon in Big Ten title game
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No. 3 Penn State gets a shot at No. 1 Oregon in Big Ten title game

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Big Ten newcomer Oregon is chasing its first conference crown since winning Pac-12 titles in 2019 and 2020 and has the nation’s longest winning streak. It also will be the first Big Ten title game that does not feature division champs.. Oregon has been ranked No. …

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 4 Irish still draw on lessons learned from humbling loss to N. Illinois
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AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 4 Irish still draw on lessons learned from humbling loss to N. Illinois

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Now Notre Dame waits. They all but clinched an at-large spot with their win at Southern California on Saturday and, combined with Ohio State’s loss, strengthened their position to be a host team Dec. 20 or 21. 5 in last week’s CFP rankings and, after Ohio State’s 13-10 loss to Michigan, should move up a spot when the new rankings …

No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title game
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No. 4 Penn State overcomes slow start to beat Maryland 44-7 and advance to Big Ten title game

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 4 Penn State beat Maryland 44-7 Saturday and advanced to its first Big Ten championship game since 2016. “We knew, but I didn’t say anything to the team,” Penn State coach James Franklin said of the Michigan victory. The Nittany Lions scored touchdowns on four of …

Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton’s 20-point game
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Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton’s 20-point game

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northern Illinois Huskies at Eastern Illinois Panthers Charleston, Illinois; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -1.5; over/under is 136.5 BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois takes on Northern Illinois after Nakyel Shelton scored 20 points in Eastern Illinois’ 81-53 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons. Eastern …

Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton’s 20-point outing
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Northern Illinois visits Eastern Illinois following Shelton’s 20-point outing

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Northern Illinois Huskies at Eastern Illinois Panthers Charleston, Illinois; Friday, 3 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Illinois hosts Northern Illinois after Nakyel Shelton scored 20 points in Eastern Illinois’ 81-53 loss to the Valparaiso Beacons. Eastern Illinois gives up 81.5 points to opponents and has …

Illinois squares off against No. 19 Arkansas
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Illinois squares off against No. 19 Arkansas

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 4 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -2.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: Illinois plays No. Arkansas averages 8.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.8 more made shots on average than the 5.5 …

No. 4 Nittany Lions hoping to clinch CFP spot in regular-season finale with Maryland
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No. 4 Nittany Lions hoping to clinch CFP spot in regular-season finale with Maryland

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Tyler Warren and the rest of Penn State’s senior class normally would be preparing to take in the sights and sounds in their last game at Beaver Stadium. “That’s kind of what we want to get accomplished this week as a program.” …

Illinois Fighting Illini square off against the No. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks
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Illinois Fighting Illini square off against the No. 19 Arkansas Razorbacks

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Kansas City, Missouri; Thursday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois scores 89.0 points, 29.8 more per game than the 59.2 Arkansas gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Will Riley is shooting 54.8% from beyond the arc with 2.8 made 3-pointers …

No. 25 Illinois puts home win streak on the line against Little Rock
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No. 25 Illinois puts home win streak on the line against Little Rock

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Little Rock Trojans at Illinois Fighting Illini Champaign, Illinois; Monday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -20.5; over/under is 152.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Little Rock ranks seventh in the OVC with 22.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Johnathan Lawson averaging 5.3. Illinois …

No. 25 Illinois takes home win streak into matchup with Little Rock
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No. 25 Illinois takes home win streak into matchup with Little Rock

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Illinois averages 11.6 made 3-pointers per game, 3.1 more made shots than the 8.5 per game Little Rock allows. Little Rock averages 7.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 6.0 per game Illinois gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: …

No. 4 Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota
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No. 4 Penn State stays on playoff track with narrow 26-25 win over Minnesota

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Penn State trailed 10-0 and didn’t score until Allar found an uncovered Omari Evans for a 45-yard touchdown pass with 10:48 left in the second quarter. “There’s a lot of tears in that locker room because of how hard they played, but Penn State found a …

Penn State makes right calls late to escape Minnesota, close in on Playoff bid: Takeaways
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Penn State makes right calls late to escape Minnesota, close in on Playoff bid: Takeaways

New York Times  

4 Penn State was on upset alert all day Saturday, but it escaped Minnesota with a 26-25 win to stay in strong position for a College Football Playoff bid. pic.twitter.com/n2t8kHrG4T — CBS Sports College Football 🏈 November 23, 2024 Penn State fell behind 10-0 in the first half, but it overcame special teams miscues and got a stellar game from …

Rutgers and No. 24 Illinois face each other with hopes of landing more prestigious bowl bids
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Rutgers and No. 24 Illinois face each other with hopes of landing more prestigious bowl bids

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! 24 Illinois at Rutgers, Saturday, noon EST BetMGM College Football Odds: Rutgers by 1 1/2. It has allowed an average of 1.6 sacks, ninth-best in the league, and has cleared the way for running back Kyle Monangai to post his second straight 1,000-yard season. The total …

Allar leads No. 4 Penn State to 49-10 rout of Purdue
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Allar leads No. 4 Penn State to 49-10 rout of Purdue

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— Drew Allar threw for 247 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. I think he’s in the conversations for one of the best players in all of college football, let alone the tight end position.” Franklin said Allar is playing really efficiently. Starting at its own 7-yard-line, Penn State went 93 yards on 10 plays to take a 14-0 …

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Penn State dominates Purdue: Takeaways from the Nittany Lions’ 49-10 win in West Lafayette

New York Times  

Penn State enjoyed another stress-free Saturday and remains in a favorable position to host a first-round College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium. On one play, Warren lined up under center on third-and-short, but center Nick Dawkins snapped the ball through Warren’s legs to quarterback Drew Allar. He is tied with Pat Freiermuth for the most career touchdowns by a …

Big Ten schedule has unbeaten Indiana hosting Michigan while Penn State seeks to bounce back
2 months ago

Big Ten schedule has unbeaten Indiana hosting Michigan while Penn State seeks to bounce back

Associated Press  

Things to watch this week in the Big Ten Conference: Game of the week Michigan at No. 3 Ohio State last week, Penn State still seems to have a direct path to the playoff if it avoid stumbling in any of its final four regular-season games. Indiana DL Mikail Kamara’s 4 ½ tackles for loss in a 47-10 blowout of …

Nittany Lions Dominate Binghamton in Season Opener
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Nittany Lions Dominate Binghamton in Season Opener

Associated Press  

Penn State dominated Binghamton in their season opener, with Zach Hicks leading the way with 22 points and 9 of 12 shots from the floor. The Nittany Lions shot 51% from the floor and made 13 of 31 three-pointers, while Binghamton hit only 9 of 28 shots in the first half and never made a run after halftime.

Why Penn State edged Tennessee, Indiana in College Football Playoff rankings at No. 6
2 months ago

Why Penn State edged Tennessee, Indiana in College Football Playoff rankings at No. 6

New York Times  

If the season ended today, Penn State would host Notre Dame in a College Football Playoff game in Beaver Stadium. Final thoughts If Penn State wins out to finish 11-1 — and gets some help via Ohio State and Indiana stumbling this month — there’s still a path to Indianapolis. Indiana is one of the best stories in the sport …

Penn State's Fight for Survival: Can They Bounce Back Against Ohio State?
2 months ago

Penn State's Fight for Survival: Can They Bounce Back Against Ohio State?

Associated Press  

Penn State's hopes of making the NCAA Playoff are still alive despite a tough loss to Ohio State. Despite trailing 13-10 at halftime, the Nittany Lions fought back but ultimately fell short. The Buckeyes dominated the game, controlling the ball and forcing turnovers. Quarterback Drew Allar's offense struggled to find its rhythm, and the Nittany Lions failed to score a …

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Showdown on the Line
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2 months, 1 week ago

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Showdown on the Line

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No. 4 Ohio State travels to No. 3 Penn State in a crucial Big Ten matchup. Both teams are ranked in the top 5 and have strong offenses and defenses. Ohio State's defense has been dominant in recent weeks, while Penn State's offense is one of the most potent in the country. The game is a must-watch for college football …

Penn State vs. Wisconsin: A Battle for the Top Spot
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Penn State vs. Wisconsin: A Battle for the Top Spot

Associated Press  

No. 3 Penn State seeks its first 7-0 start since 2019 as it visits surging Wisconsin. Both teams will be vying for the top spot in the AP Top 25 poll. The key matchup is the Wisconsin offensive line vs. Penn State's stingy defense. Penn State has won the last five games in the series, but Wisconsin has shown signs …

Illinois's Unbeatable Run to No. 1 Oregon: Can They Beat a Top-Ranked Team?
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Illinois's Unbeatable Run to No. 1 Oregon: Can They Beat a Top-Ranked Team?

Associated Press  

No. 20 Illinois aims to beat No. 1 Oregon for the first time since 2007 in a highly anticipated game this Saturday. The matchup showcases two top-ranked teams, with Oregon seeking to maintain their top-ranked status while Illinois seeks to secure their first victory over a top-ranked team since 2007. The game is a significant test for both teams, with …

Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown
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Illini Aim to Bounce Back at No. 24 Michigan in Ranked-vs-Ranked Showdown

Associated Press  

No. 22 Illinois and No. 24 Michigan will clash in a highly anticipated ranked-vs-ranked game at Memorial Stadium. Illinois, coming off a thrilling overtime victory against Purdue, seeks to extend their winning streak against the Wolverines. Both teams boast strong offenses and defenses, making this matchup a thrilling contest to watch.

Drew Allar throws TD, runs for another as No. 7 Penn State beats UCLA 27-11
3 months ago

Drew Allar throws TD, runs for another as No. 7 Penn State beats UCLA 27-11

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Playing without star running back Nick Singleton, Tyler Warren caught a touchdown pass in the last minute of the first half and Kaytron Allen ran one in from 1-yard out in the third quarter. Ryan Barker made two field goals and the Penn State defense turned …

No. 7 Penn State looks to keep momentum rolling in matchup with struggling UCLA
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No. 7 Penn State looks to keep momentum rolling in matchup with struggling UCLA

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! KEY MATCHUP UCLA’s offensive line vs. Penn State’s front four. The Bruins throw the ball more than they run it so there could be plenty of opportunities for the handful of players who rotate along Penn State’s defensive line. They’ll need his physicality against an aggressive …

Allar’s 4 total TDs lead No. 10 Penn State over Kent State
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Allar’s 4 total TDs lead No. 10 Penn State over Kent State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “Probably the most important thing,” Penn State coach James Franklin said, “is our veteran players played well enough to get a ton of guys in the locker room on the field who deserve to play. After Beau Pribula was intercepted to end Penn State’s first possession, …

Allar throws for 3 TDs and No. 8 Penn State beats West Virginia 34-12 in lightning-delayed opener
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Allar throws for 3 TDs and No. 8 Penn State beats West Virginia 34-12 in lightning-delayed opener

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Allar and Singleton were able to generate the explosive plays that were lacking from Penn State’s offense in big games late last season and led to a change in offensive coordinators. In the opener a year ago in Happy Valley, Allar threw for three TDs in …

Illinois beats Indiana State 4-1, gets first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2015
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Illinois beats Indiana State 4-1, gets first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2015

Associated Press  

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Jack Crowder pitched eight innings, giving up just one run on three hits with five strikeouts as Illinois beat Indiana State 4-1 on Friday in the Lexington Regional. The Fighting Illini collected its first NCAA Tournament win since 2015 and will move on to face Kentucky, seeded second nationally, in the winner’s bracket on Saturday. Randal Diaz …

Penn State tops No. 1 seed Illinois 8-4 for the Illini’s 8th straight loss at the Big Ten Tournament
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Penn State tops No. 1 seed Illinois 8-4 for the Illini’s 8th straight loss at the Big Ten Tournament

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— Adam Cecere hit a home run and made a highlight catch, J.T. 8 seed Penn State beat top-seeded Illinois 8-4 on Wednesday for the Illini’s eighth straight loss at the Big Ten Tournament. Marr singled in two runs with two outs in the fourth to reach 51 RBIs on the season and give Penn State a 3-0 lead. Cecere …

Illinois’ Final Four hopes evaporate in second-half collapse against defending champ UConn
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Illinois’ Final Four hopes evaporate in second-half collapse against defending champ UConn

Associated Press  

BOSTON — In the first half, it looked like it might be possible. For 20 minutes, Illinois played defending champion UConn better — and closer — than any of Huskies’ previous three NCAA Tournament opponents. Then, it happened — UConn scored the first 25 points of the second half over a 7 minute, 41-second span, part of a 30-0 run …

Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16
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Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16

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Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa State Cyclones Boston; Thursday, 10:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -1.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.1 more made shots on average than the 7.3 per game Iowa State allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Cyclones: 9-1, averaging 68.5 points, 31.3 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 9.8 steals …

Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16
9 months, 1 week ago

Iowa State Cyclones and Illinois Fighting Illini meet in Sweet 16

Associated Press  

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa State Cyclones Boston; Thursday, 10:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cyclones -1.5; over/under is 146 BOTTOM LINE: No. Terrence Shannon Jr. is scoring 23.3 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Fighting Illini. LAST 10 GAMES: Cyclones: 9-1, averaging 68.5 points, 31.3 rebounds, 14.2 assists, 9.8 steals and 3.2 blocks per game while …

Illinois Fighting Illini face the Duquesne Dukes in second round
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Illinois Fighting Illini face the Duquesne Dukes in second round

Associated Press  

Duquesne Dukes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Omaha, Nebraska; Saturday, 8:40 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -10; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: No. Duquesne ranks third in the A-10 with 8.9 offensive rebounds per game led by Fousseyni Drame averaging 1.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Illini: 8-2, averaging 87.7 points, 38.8 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 3.7 steals and 3.3 blocks …

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